Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

angle for

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.38 in modern English

Syllables
an-gle -for
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To try to obtain something by subtle indirect means: political manoeuvres, suggestion, etc.

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see angle, for.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

angles for (present, singular) angling for (participle, present) angled for (participle, past) angled for (past)

Questions

What does angle for mean?
To try to obtain something by subtle indirect means: political manoeuvres, suggestion, etc.

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